Question 1

will a urine test show signs of acute and chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It might help distinguish it from a tricky kidney / bladder infection.

Question 2

i'm still in pain but my ct scana says i don't have appendicitis?  would this be a good indicator for acute and chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Both: But this is not 100% and early appendicitis may not show an abnormality.

Question 3

what triggers acute appendicitis when someone already has chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Not known: It is thought that inflammation in the wall of the appendix at its base near the cecum can cause obstruction to the appendix and overgrowth of bacteria and inflammation.

Question 4

i might have chronic appendicitis. what are some do's and don'ts? i don't want it to turn into acute appendicitis.

Accepted Answer

Then get it out: The term chronic appendicitis , now rarely used , you have appendicitis  or not , possible with out surgery, some may suffer for long time with out surgery, bursting is unlikely as adhesions will prevent. .  If symptoms persists & ct shows removal is the best option.

Question 5

does chronic appendicitis exist?

Accepted Answer

Controversial: There are people who have point tenderness at the location of the appendix but without fever, signs of infection.  They may have obstruction of the appendix and have 'pressure' in it.  If other issues are disproven, removal may solve the issue.

Question 6

how do i know if i have chronic appendicitis ?

Accepted Answer

Difficult diagnosis: Recurring pain in the area of the appendix, (and that location can vary), as well as possible symptoms of fever or other GI symptoms could be consistent with chronic appendicitis.  A ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis would be helpful.  Ultimately, surgery might be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis.

Question 7

chronic appendicitis does the pain come and go?

Accepted Answer

Chronic only : Means that it is not "acute".  So yes, pain can come and go.  But most doctors don't believe that this entity exists, but "chronic" means repeated bouts of "acute" appendicitis.  Other possibilities, such as crohn's ileitis, must be considered.  Consult a GI specialist.

Question 8

what can i do about possible chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Term no longer used: Even though possible , if the pain and symptoms  are proved to be  only from appendix , get it out , but need proof that is the cause..

Question 9

what should i do about potential chronic appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy: Chronic Appendicitis believed by some is a condition in which patients feel recurrent abdominal discomfort or pain in right lower abdomen.nausea/vomiting and fever.the symptoms may be daily or once in a while
if a diagnosis of chronic appendicitis is made the best treatment is removal of appendix surgically to prevent potential complications like acute appendicitis,rupture,peritinitis and sepsis

Question 10

subacute appendicitis or chronic appendicitis which is more severe

Accepted Answer

Both are: Acute and subacute require more immediate treatment whereas chronic appendicitis which is rare symptoms can go on for years.However,all three can be life threatening.

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I'm still in pain but my ct scana says i don't have appendicitis? would this be a good indicator for acute and chronic appendicitis?

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What triggers acute appendicitis when someone already has chronic appendicitis?

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I might have chronic appendicitis. what are some do's and don'ts? i don't want it to turn into acute appendicitis.

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Does chronic appendicitis exist?

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How do i know if i have chronic appendicitis ?

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Chronic appendicitis does the pain come and go?

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Subacute appendicitis or chronic appendicitis which is more severe

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